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2012 Subaru Forester and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,893 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 2,137 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 85 L | -21 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 886 mm | 79 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 909 L | 40 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 2,008 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester
| 2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
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